About the role#
This internship provides practical experience in a community pharmacy setting. You will work in a locally owned store to help deliver health, beauty, and convenience services. The role focuses on preparing future pharmacists for success by providing real-world training that complements your academic studies.
What you'll do#
- Help deliver health and beauty services to the community.
- Learn to manage a retail pharmacy environment.
- Develop knowledge of OTC products, drug therapy, disease state management, and patient counseling.
- Enhance your communication skills with patients, staff, and other health care workers.
- Greet customers who approach the pharmacy.
- Ensure all privacy requirements, including confidentiality and consent management, are met.
- Maintain clear identification to the public while on duty.
- Provide an exceptional experience for pharmacy customers.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a relevant program such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Health Administration, or Biomedical Sciences.
- A commitment to professional conduct and privacy standards.
- An interest in the expanding role of community pharmacists.
Location & details#
- Location: 795 Keewatin St., Winnipeg, MB.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full time with flexible shifts.
- Term: Rolling.
About Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart operates as a retail pharmacy chain across Canada. Founded in Toronto, the company has expanded to include over 1,200 store locations. It maintains a workforce of more than 33,000 employees. The organization focuses on health care services and retail products.
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